Why do paid sick days matter to you? Let’s hear your story!

The Seattle Coalition for a Healthy Workforce is collecting stories about paid sick days, and they want to hear from you. Your contribution will help more people understand why paid sick days are so important in today’s workplace. It’s easy to do, anonymous (if you want) and will only take a couple of minutes —Continue reading “Why do paid sick days matter to you? Let’s hear your story!”

What about Dad? Take a survey about how work-family issues impact men

Much has been written about family and work responsibilities from the perspective of women. But is balancing work and family also an issue for men? MomsRising.org, a national go-to organization for work/family issues, would like to learn more about your perspective. Please take 10-15 minutes to tell us about your experiences at work and beingContinue reading “What about Dad? Take a survey about how work-family issues impact men”

Don’t punish people for getting sick!

Via MomsRising: We’re moms and dads. We know firsthand how fast the flu travels through our workplaces, schools, and child care centers. We’ve been up at 3 am half-focused on caring for a sick child and half-focused on the related “what ifs?” What if I send her to school sick? Will she get worse, orContinue reading “Don’t punish people for getting sick!”